Madurai Kamaraj University was established in 1965 by Govt. of Tamil Nadu. It is recognized and funded by UGC and is a member of Association of Indian Universities. It has been accredited by NAAC with grade A. In 2019, its position was improved from 54 in 2018 to 45 in 2019 in the NIRF rankings, showing huge progress over various parameters. It has been awarded the status of “University with Potential for Excellence.” Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) was established in 1971 with the name of “Institute of Correspondence Course and Continuing Education”, and was changed to its present form in 1996.
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Directorate of Distance Education of Madurai Kamaraj University, or DDE-MKU, offers 12 courses in UG, 10 courses in PG, 44 courses in PG Diploma, 21 in Diploma, and 10 Certificate Courses. All recognized by the Indian Government for different services in public and private sector.
MKU-DDE Highlights 2023
Institute Name | Michael Kamraj University |
Directorate | Directorate of Distance Education |
Approved By | DEB Approved by UGC |
Institute Type | State University |
Basic Admission Criteria | Merit based |
Application Mode | Online/Offline |
Payment Mode | Online/Offline(DD only) |
Counselling | Application-based |
Scholarship | Available |
Website | https://mkuniversity.ac.in/dde/ |
MKU-DDE UG Admission 2023
MKU-DDE offers several courses in UG Programs. Undergraduate Courses cover technical as well as non-technical domains. Eligibility is mostly intermediate from any recognized board with some minor changes as per subject requirement.
Course | B.A (Part Time) |
B.Com (Part Time) | |
BBA (Part Time) | |
B.Sc (Part Time) | |
BCA (Part Time) | |
B.Lib.I.Sc. (Part Time) | |
B.Lit (Part Time) | |
Type | Distance Learning |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | BA/BBA/BCA: Intermediate (10+2) passed from any recognized Boards OR Passed from 3 year Diploma from any recognized institution B.Com. :Intermediate passed with Commerce/Accountancy as a Subject from any recognized Institution B. Li. Sc.: Any Degree of any recognized University |
Basic Admission Criteria | Merit-based |
Specializations in BA are:
- Economics
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Public Administration
- English Literature
- Journalism And Mass Communication
- Tamil Literature
Specializations in B.Com are:
- General
- Computer Applications
- Information Technology
Specializations in BBA are:
- General
- Computer Applications
- Retail Management
Specializations in B.Sc are:
- Computer Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Zoology
- Microbiology
- Hospitality And Tourism Studies
- Psychology
- Visual Communication
- Geography
MKU-DDE UG Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who have passed 10+2 in any discipline from a recognized board are considered eligible to get admission in BA/ BBA/BCA courses.
- Students who have passed from 3 year Diploma from any recognized institution are considered eligible to get admission in BA/ BBA/BCA courses.
- Students who have Intermediate passed with Commerce/Accountancy as a Subject from any recognized Institution are considered eligible BCOM course.
- Candidates who have passed any degree from a recognized university are considered eligible to get admission in B.LI.SC courses.
MKU-DDE UG Selection Criteria
- Selection is done purely on a Merit basis. Eligible Candidates are listed as per their marks in Intermediate.
- Allotment of Seats is done according to Merit and Reservation of Seats.
- Selected Candidates need to pay Admission fees informed by the College for confirming their Admission.
- Once the admission is confirmed, an Admission Letter is communicated to the Student.
MKU-DDE PG Admission 2023
All the PG Courses are offered to Graduate Students from a recognized University. Duration is 2 years. Eligibility for most of the courses is Graduation from any recognized University only.
Duration | 2 Years |
Type | Distance Learning |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | Graduated in relevant Subject from any recognized University |
Basic Admission Criteria | Merit-based |
Specializations in MA:
- Economics
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
- English Literature
- Mass Communication & Journalism
- Public Administration
- Tamil Literature
- Tourism Management
Specializations in MBA are:
- General
- Human Resource Management
- Retail Management
- Systems Management
- Tourism & Hotel Management
- Operations and Project Management
- Marketing Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- International Business
- Hospital Management
- Financial Management
- Airport & Airlines Management
Specializations in M.Sc are:
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Zoology
- Botany
- Psychology
- Electronics & Communication
Specializations in M.Com are:
- General
- Marketing
- Finance
- Computer Applications
- Co-operative Management
- Banking
MKU-DDE PG Eligibility Criteria
Graduated candidate from a recognized University can apply for PG Courses in MKU-DDE.
Course Offered | Eligibility |
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M.A (Part Time) | Candidates aspiring to pursue admission in an MA course are required to fulfil the following eligibility criteria: Candidates should have successfully completed their Bachelor's degree (preferably Bachelor of Arts) of a minimum 3 or 4 years duration (10+2+3 or 10+2+4). The Bachelor's degree should be from a university that is recognized by the UGC (University Grants Commission) of India. |
M.Com (Part Time) | Candidates having completed graduation in B.Com./ B.B.A./ B.B.S. or another equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply. |
M.Lib.I.Sc. (Part Time) | Bachelor Degree in Library Sciences from any recognized University |
MBA (Part Time) | Minimum eligibility for admission to the course is the successful completion of graduation in any stream, from a recognized university, and with a minimum aggregate score of 50% |
MCA (Part Time) | Any degree with mathematics at plus 2 level from any government recognized University |
M.Sc (Part Time) | Any degree with science at plus 2 level from any government recognized University |
B.Ed. (Part Time) | Applicants must be a graduate/postgraduate in any relevant field from a recognised University |
MKU-DDE PG Selection Criteria
- Selection is done purely on a Merit basis. Eligible Candidates are listed as per their marks in Intermediate.
- Allotment of Seats is done according to Merit and Reservation of Seats.
- Selected Candidates need to pay Admission fees informed by the College for confirming their Admission.
- Once the admission is confirmed, an Admission Letter is communicated to the Student.
MKU-DDE UG Diploma Admission 2023
Diploma Courses offered by MKU-DDE focus on the skill development of the Student as per the industrial requirement. UG Diploma courses can be taken up right after Schooling.
Diploma (Part Time) duration is 1 year and is offered under the following specializations: Water Quality Assessment, Plant Tissue Culture and Nursery Technology, Pisiculture, Catering Operation, Child Care and Creche Management, Communicative and Functional English, Computer Application, Digital Prepress, Disaster Management, Food & Beverage Service0, French, Medical Laboratory Technology, Saiva Siddhanta, School Administration, Yoga
Duration | 1 Year |
Type | Distance Learning |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | “Intermediate passed” for most of the Courses. Exception being French, and Biology related subjects. |
Basic Admission Criteria | Merit-based |
MKU-DDE UG Diploma Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Candidates are those who have passed Intermediate exam from a recognized Institute. There can be subject specific requirements too.
- Intermediate with English for Communicative and Functional English
- Intermediate with Certificate course in French for French
- Intermediate with Physics as a Subject for Astronomy and Astrophysics
- B.Sc. (Chemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology), B.E. in Chemical Engineering, etc.
- Intermediate with Biology as a Subject for Recombinant DNA Technology
- Intermediate with Science Stream
- Any Degree Holder for School Administration
MKU-DDE UG Diploma Selection Criteria
- Selection is done purely on Merit basis. Eligible Candidates are listed as per their marks in Intermediate.
- Allotment of Seats is done according to Merit and Reservation of Seats.
- Selected Candidates need to pay Admission fees informed by the College for confirming their Admission.
- Once the admission is confirmed, an Admission Letter is communicated to the Student.
How to Apply in MKU-DDE?
Application Procedure:
- Eligibility and other details must be confirmed before applying for the Courses.
- All applicants must read the prospectus carefully before applying.
- Application form must be filled online on this link or in offline mode by visiting the Office.
- Application Fee has to be paid online or through a DD.
- To apply for different Courses, separate forms are needed.
- Filled up forms have to be sent to “Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.”
Documents Required At Counselling:
- Attested copies of marks sheet and certificates of 10th and 10+2.
- Attested copies of marks sheet and certificates of graduation, if applicable.
- Two passport size photographs.
- Aadhar Card
MKU-DDE PG Diploma Admission 2023
MKU-DDE offers PG Diploma Courses to Graduate Students to develop their industrial skills. To be graduated from a recognized Institution is enough for a Candidate to apply for the Course. These short courses can be done with a basic degree from any recognized University.
Duration | 1 Year |
Type | Distance Learning |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | “Graduate from any stream” for most of the courses. Exception being those related with Health and Medicine. |
Basic Admission Criteria | Merit-based |
PG Diploma (Part Time) is offered under Specializations such as- School Administration, Labour Law And Administrative Law, Actuarial Management, Information And Communication Laws, Health Information Management, Hospital Laboratory Technology, General, Computer Applications, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Tourism Management, Teaching of English, Radiography and Imaging Technology, Public Relations, Psychological Counseling, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, Operations and Project Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, NGO Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, International Business, Industrial Microbiology, Industrial and Company Law, Immunotechnology, Human Rights, Hospital Management, Hospital Documentation Management, Guidance & Counselling, Financial Management, Environmental Molecular Diagnostics, Environmental Health & Hygine, Entrepreneurship Development, Criminology and Police Administration, Consumer Laws, Bio statistics, Advertising and Public Relation, Women Studies.
MKU-DDE PG Diploma Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Candidates are those who have graduated from a recognized Institute. There can be subject specific requirements too.
- B.A.(English) Graduate for English Language Teaching
- Any Degree for Journalism and Mass Communication
- Graduated with Physics as a Subject in Intermediate for Radiography and Imaging Technology.
- B. Sc. In Chemistry, or B. Pharm for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
- Graduated in Science stream with Biology in Intermediate for Immuno-techniques.
- Graduated with 50% marks from any recognized Institution for N.G.O Management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Sciences; B.E. in Chemical Engineering, etc.
- Graduated from any Social or Behavioural Sciences subject for Guidance and Counselling.
- Graduated in any Social Science, Language, Humanities, and Law for Women’s Studies.
- Holder of B.Ed. Degree of any recognized Institution for Post B.Ed. Diploma in School Administration.
MKU-DDE PG Diploma Selection Criteria
- Selection is done purely on Merit basis. Eligible Candidates are listed as per their marks in Intermediate.
- Allotment of Seats is done according to Merit and Reservation of Seats.
- Selected Candidates need to pay Admission fees informed by the College for confirming their Admission.
- Once the admission is confirmed, an Admission Letter is communicated to the Student.
MKU-DDE Certificate Program Admission 2023
Certificate Courses are extended by MKU-DDE to interested Students to enhance their resume and develop industrial skills. Certification (Part Time) is offered under the following disciplines:
- Nano Biology
- Gene Silencing
- Safety - Research and Clinical Laboratory
- French
- Child Psychology
- Communicative English
- Library And Information Science
- Mushroom Culture
- Sericulture
- Vermiculture
Duration | 1 Year |
Type | Distance Learning |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | Intermediate Passed |
Basic Admission Criteria | Merit-based |
MKU-DDE Certificate Program Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Candidates are those who have passed Intermediate exam from a recognized Institute. There can be subject specific requirements too
- Intermediate passed for Communicative English.
- Intermediate passed with a Certificate Course in French for French.
- Intermediate with Biology as a Subject for Safety in Research and Clinical Laboratories, Nano Biology, Gene Silencing etc.
MKU-DDE Certificate Program Selection Criteria
- Selection is done purely on Merit basis. Eligible Candidates are listed as per their marks in Intermediate.
- Allotment of Seats is done according to Merit and Reservation of Seats.
- Selected Candidates need to pay Admission fees informed by the College for confirming their Admission.
- Once the admission is confirmed, an Admission Letter is communicated to the Student.
FAQs
Ques. Is MKU-DDE recognized?
Ques. Is there any scholarship provided to the MKU-DDE Students?
- 100 % Fee Exemption- Differently-abled Student
- Defence Employee Ward- 50% Fee Concession
- TN Govt.’s “Department of Adi Dravidian and Harijan Welfare”- Special Scholarship for local SC/ST Students.
Ques. Are there any provision for Spot Admissions at MKU DDE?
Ques. How is the placement Scenario of MKU-DDE?
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